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L491 GUW

1993 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,686 mi
Last recorded130,686 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 GUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,686 miles

nearside and offside rear sub-frame rearmost mounts seperating

offside rear brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 117,479 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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L491 GUW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 98,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L491 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L491 GUW registered?

L491 GUW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L491 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 GUW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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